it will be allowed in subsequent elections. the democrats say it would have kept the -- the law would have kept minorities and older americans from casting a ballot. republicans argued that showing a photo i.d. would cut down on voter fraud. >>> both presidential campaigns are hoping the first debate will have a big impact on undecided voters in the commonwealth. the northern virginia chief has more on why local voters say tomorrow night's performances may not influence some people's decisions. >> reporter: a little excitement in the arlington romney campaign office today as running mate paul ryan phoned a volunteer to congratulate her on being the person to make the 3.5 millionth could not tack in virginia. >> thank you for doing such a great job. >> reporter: the real focus here -- >> you are going to be supporting the president. >> reporter: and in obama campaign offices is on tomorrow night's debate between the two men at the top of the ticket. with virginia voters already casting in person absentee ballots and early voting